Early results of reconstruction of the dorsal scapholunate ligament.

We present the clinical results of a study of chronic dynamic scapholunate (SL) dissociation treated by reconstruction of the dorsal SL ligament. A total of 35 patients who presented with chronic dynamic SL instability had the scapholunate ligament reconstructed with a tendon graft. Twenty-nine patients were available for follow-up evaluation after a minimal interval of 17 months (range 17-72).

[Multidirectional screw fixation in the treatment of distal radius fractures using angle-stable plates].

Purpose Of The Study: Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius are treated predominantly by open reduction and internal fixation with various types of angle-stable plates. In this study we compare functional and radiographic outcomes in patients with intra-articular distal radius fractures treated with either angle-stable plates with rigid-direction screw insertion or multidirectional angle-stable plates.

Material And Methods: The LCP group included 37 patients with an average age of 50 years (range 20-81 years) who were treated using angle-stable plates with rigid-direction screw insertion (LCP, Synthes).

[Management of diaphyseal forearm fractures using LCP angle- stable fixation devices and intramedullary nailing].

Aim Of The Study: The aim of this study is to assess treatment outcomes of diaphyseal radial and ulnar fractures using angle- stable LCP device (Synthes, Svýcarsko), compared to ForeSight intramedullary nailing (Smith&Nephew, USA).

Material And Methods: The prospective study included 80 patients with 115 forearm fractures, assigned to two equal groups, based on the fixation method. The group included 53 males and 27 females, the mean age was 36.

[Chronic lunotriquetral instability of the wrist. Presentation of our method of treatment].

Purpose Of The Study: One of the causes of pain on the ulnar side of the wrist is post-traumatic lunotriquetral (LTq) instability, which is difficult to detect on radiographs. For diagnosis, arthroscopic examination is most reliable. The methods for treatment of LTq instability include mere immobilization, ligament reconstructions and LTq joint stabilization with Kirschner's wires in acute conditions, and stabilization of the LTq joint by tenodesis or arthrodesis.

[Six-month functional and X-ray outcomes of distal radius fractures managed using multidirectional locking plates].

Introduction: Distal radius fractures remain the commonest fractures in the human body. Developed countries have recorded increasing rates of these fracures.

Material And Methods: The authors assess results of distal radius osteosynthesis procedures using the Aptus Radius 2.